CHD Chemicals Ltd. (CHDCHEM) Share Price Surges 17.53% Today

CHD Chemicals Ltd. Share Price surged 17.53% today, reaching Rs 5.9 with a market cap of Rs 5.07 crore.

CHD Chemicals Ltd. Share Price has experienced a significant surge today, closing at Rs 5.9, marking a 17.53% increase from its previous close of Rs 5.02. This movement positions CHD Chemicals Ltd. among the top gainers in the micro-cap category, where it surpassed the qualifying threshold of 8.1%. The company's market capitalisation now stands at Rs 5.07 crore, reflecting its status as a micro-cap entity in the trading industry.

Today's rally in CHD Chemicals Ltd. Share Price is noteworthy, given the absence of a specific catalyst in the supplied data. The stock opened, reached its high, and closed at Rs 5.9, indicating a consistent upward movement throughout the trading session. Despite the low trading volume of just 3 shares on the BSE, the price action suggests a strong interest in the stock.

CHD Chemicals Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 5.9
Previous Close	Rs 5.02
Today's Change	+Rs 0.88 (+17.53%)
Day Open	Rs 5.9
Day High	Rs 5.9
Day Low	Rs 5.9
Current Volume (BSE)	3
BSE Traded Volume	3
Combined NSE + BSE Volume	3
Turnover	Rs 0 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 5.07 crore
Market Cap Category	Micro Cap
Qualifying Threshold Cleared	8.1%

CHD Chemicals Ltd. Share Price opened at Rs 5.9 and maintained this level throughout the day, with no fluctuations in its day high and low, both recorded at Rs 5.9. The stock's turnover was negligible, with a total volume of 3 shares traded on the BSE. This low volume, despite the significant price rise, indicates a lack of widespread trading activity, which is typical for micro-cap stocks.

As a micro-cap stock, CHD Chemicals Ltd. needed to clear a qualifying threshold of 8.1% to be considered a significant price mover today. The 17.53% increase far exceeds this threshold, highlighting the stock's strong performance in its category. The market cap of Rs 5.07 crore further underscores its position within the micro-cap segment.

The price action today reflects a strong upward momentum, although the limited trading volume suggests that this movement may not be broadly supported by market participants. Investors should consider this context when evaluating the stock's performance.

CHD Chemicals Ltd. Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 5.07 crore
P/E Ratio	99.22x
P/B Ratio	0.4x
ROE	4.2%
ROCE	6.99%
EPS	Rs -0.31
Book Value Per Share	Rs 12.67
Dividend Yield	0%

CHD Chemicals Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 99.22x, a P/B ratio of 0.4x. These multiples provide valuation context, but they should not be labelled expensive or inexpensive without a comparable peer or sector benchmark.

Profitability and capital efficiency were represented by ROE of 4.2% and ROCE of 6.99%. ROE relates profit to shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on the capital employed in the business.

Per-share and shareholder-return metrics included EPS of Rs -0.31, book value per share of Rs 12.67, dividend yield of 0%. Dividend yield is a current or historical ratio and does not guarantee future distributions.

CHD Chemicals Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5.07 crore, positioning it as a micro-cap company within the trading sector. The company's P/E ratio stands at a high 99.22, significantly above the industry median of 14.21 and average of 68.76, indicating a potentially expensive valuation relative to its peers. The P/B ratio of 0.4 is below the industry median of 1.32, suggesting a lower valuation on a book value basis.

The company's return on equity (ROE) is 4.2%, which is above the industry median of 1.69% but below the average of 7.14%. Similarly, the return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.99%, surpassing the industry median of 3.38% and average of 3.2%, indicating efficient capital usage compared to its peers.

CHD Chemicals Ltd. reports an EPS of -0.31, reflecting negative earnings per share, which is a concern for profitability. The book value per share is Rs 12.67, providing a measure of the company's net asset value. The company does not offer a dividend yield, which may affect income-focused investors.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Trading
Industry	Trading
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Companies in Benchmark	455
Company P/E Ratio	99.22x
Benchmark Median P/E	14.21x
Benchmark Average P/E	68.76x
Benchmark P/E Range	0x to 2,173.6x
Companies with P/E Data	455
Company P/B Ratio	0.4x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.32x
Company ROE	4.2%
Benchmark Median ROE	1.69%
Company ROCE	6.99%
Benchmark Median ROCE	3.38%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 5.07 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 42.2 crore

CHD Chemicals Ltd. (CHDCHEM) is classified under sector: Trading and industry: Trading. The numerical benchmark uses 455 same industry companies from the supplied master-data set.

CHD Chemicals Ltd. (CHDCHEM) has a P/E ratio of 99.22x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.21x, a difference of +598.24%. The benchmark contains 455 companies with P/E data, ranging from 0x to 2,173.6x. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

CHD Chemicals Ltd. (CHDCHEM) has a ROE of 4.2%, which is above the benchmark median of 1.69%, a difference of +148.52%. CHD Chemicals Ltd. (CHDCHEM) has a ROCE of 6.99%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.38%, a difference of +106.8%.

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CHD Chemicals Ltd. operates within the trading sector, which comprises 455 companies. The company's P/E ratio of 99.22 is notably higher than the sector median of 14.21 and average of 68.76, indicating a premium valuation. The P/B ratio of 0.4 is significantly lower than the sector median of 1.32, suggesting a discount relative to the sector's book value.

The company's ROE of 4.2% is above the sector median of 1.69% and aligns with the sector average of 7.14%, while the ROCE of 6.99% exceeds both the sector median of 3.38% and average of 3.2%. This indicates that CHD Chemicals Ltd. is performing relatively well in terms of capital efficiency compared to its sector peers.

The trading sector's market capitalisation ranges from Rs 1.07 crore to Rs 2,596.46 crore, with a median of Rs 42.2 crore. CHD Chemicals Ltd.'s market cap of Rs 5.07 crore places it on the lower end of the spectrum, highlighting its micro-cap status within the sector.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Ashiana Agro Industries Ltd.	ASHAI	5.06	99.22	1.92	1.37	1.63
Symbiox Investment & Trading Co Ltd.	SYMBIO	5.01	33.15	0.16	0.22	0.3
Padmanabh Industries Ltd.	PADMAIND	5.2	19.17	25.68	-9.99	-8.45
Triveni Enterprises Ltd.	TRIVENIENT	5.84	42.31	0.55	0.91	1.22
Worldwide Aluminium Ltd.	WWALUM	5.85	45.37	0.93	0.12	0.2

CHD Chemicals Ltd. (CHDCHEM) has a P/E ratio of 99.22x compared with the displayed peer median of 42.31x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 4.2% compares with a peer median of 0.22% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 6.99% versus the displayed peer median of 0.3%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. CHD Chemicals Ltd. (CHDCHEM) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5.07 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.

When comparing CHD Chemicals Ltd. to its peers, such as Ashiana Agro Industries Ltd. and Symbiox Investment & Trading Co Ltd., it is evident that CHD Chemicals Ltd. has a higher P/E ratio of 99.22, matching Ashiana Agro Industries Ltd. but significantly higher than Symbiox's 33.15. The company's P/B ratio of 0.4 is lower than Ashiana's 1.92 and Symbiox's 0.16, indicating a varied valuation approach.

CHD Chemicals Ltd.'s ROE of 4.2% is higher than Ashiana's 1.37% and Symbiox's 0.22%, reflecting better equity returns. The ROCE of 6.99% also surpasses Ashiana's 1.63% and Symbiox's 0.3%, suggesting more efficient capital use.

Why Investors Are Watching CHD Chemicals Ltd.

Investors are closely monitoring CHD Chemicals Ltd. due to its significant price movement and valuation metrics.

• Price Action: 17.53% increase today, closing at Rs 5.9.
• Valuation: High P/E ratio of 99.22, low P/B ratio of 0.4.
• Profitability: ROE of 4.2%, ROCE of 6.99%.
• Sector Position: Micro-cap within the trading sector.

Investors should continue to monitor CHD Chemicals Ltd.'s performance, particularly its valuation metrics and market activity, to assess future potential.

About CHD Chemicals Ltd.

CHD Chemicals Ltd. operates in the trading industry, focusing on the distribution and sale of chemical products. The company is positioned within the micro-cap segment, with a market capitalisation of Rs 5.07 crore. Despite its small size, CHD Chemicals Ltd. has managed to achieve a notable presence in its sector, leveraging its expertise in chemical trading to drive business operations.

The company's operations are primarily concentrated in the trading of various chemical products, catering to a diverse range of industrial clients. This focus on trading allows CHD Chemicals Ltd. to maintain a flexible business model, adapting to market demands and industry trends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did CHD Chemicals Ltd. Share Price increase today?

Ans. CHD Chemicals Ltd. Share Price increased by 17.53% today, closing at Rs 5.9, up from the previous close of Rs 5.02. The stock moved 17.53% during the session. The intraday range extended from Rs 5.9 to Rs 5.9.

What is the market capitalisation of CHD Chemicals Ltd.?

Ans. The market capitalisation of CHD Chemicals Ltd. is Rs 5.07 crore, categorising it as a micro-cap company in the trading sector. The company operates in the Trading sector. Its P/E ratio is 99.22x.

What is the P/E ratio of CHD Chemicals Ltd.?

Ans. CHD Chemicals Ltd. has a P/E ratio of 99.22, which is significantly higher than the industry median of 14.21. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 99.22x. Its P/B ratio is 0.4x.

How does CHD Chemicals Ltd.'s P/B ratio compare to the industry?

Ans. CHD Chemicals Ltd.'s P/B ratio is 0.4, which is lower than the industry median of 1.32, indicating a discount on book value. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 99.22x.

What are the ROE and ROCE of CHD Chemicals Ltd.?

Ans. CHD Chemicals Ltd. has an ROE of 4.2% and a ROCE of 6.99%, both above the industry medians of 1.69% and 3.38%, respectively. ROE stands at 4.2%. ROCE stands at 6.99%.

How does CHD Chemicals Ltd. compare to its peers?

Ans. CHD Chemicals Ltd. has a higher P/E ratio than peers like Symbiox, but its P/B ratio is lower, indicating varied valuation metrics. Comparable listed companies include Ashiana Agro Industries Ltd., Symbiox Investment & Trading Co Ltd., Padmanabh Industries Ltd.

What industry does CHD Chemicals Ltd. operate in?

Ans. CHD Chemicals Ltd. operates in the trading industry, focusing on the distribution and sale of chemical products. The stock belongs to the Trading sector. Its industry classification is Trading. 455 comparable companies were included in the benchmark.